Councillor Tamar Barrett

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee meeting on 20 January 2026 focused on the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) Directorate's budget and transformation efforts. Key discussions included the appointment of a new strategic transformation partner to build on the 'Helping Families Thrive' programme, the challenges and strategies related to school place planning and SEND provision, and the budget proposals for 2026/27, with a particular focus on demographic growth and market cost pressures.

Council - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council meeting on 10 December 2025 addressed several key issues, including fair funding for the borough, the Equality Strategy, and the appointment of an interim chief executive. The council voted to support fair funding for Croydon and approved the appointment of Elaine Jackson as Interim Chief Executive. An amendment to the Equality Strategy annual report was approved, with Councillor Rhea Patel of the Green Party, successfully arguing that the council can do better .

Council - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.30 pm

At a meeting of Croydon Council, the lead commissioner gave a statement on behalf of the commissioners, the council approved recommendations regarding external audit findings and extension to the term of the Independent Chair of Audit and Governance Committee, and councillors debated traffic calming measures on Spa Hill and improvements to Courtwood Park. The council also discussed a range of questions from the public, including concerns about building safety at The Fold and Malcolm Wicks House.

Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Croydon Council's Children and Young People Scrutiny Sub-committee met to discuss the Children, Young People & Education (CYPE) Directorate's transformation, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) transport, and performance data. The committee requested a report on the expansion of enhanced learning provisions and resolved to write to Ofsted about delays in registering children's homes.

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm

Croydon Council met on 16 July 2025, and among other business, agreed to changes to the council's constitution, and debated petitions relating to plant-based food and local issues. The council also discussed concerns raised by residents in Croydon Question Time.